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'''Ali Yaqoub Jibril''' ({{lang-ar|علي يعقوب جبريل}}; ?- June 14, 2024) was a [[Sudanese]] military leader in the [[Rapid Support Forces]] (RSF). He was accused of leading military operations that caused significant human rights violations in Darfur. Jibril started his career as a tribal militia leader in Central Darfur, where he was accused of committing crimes against an ethnic group. Later, he joined the RSF and took command in Central Darfur.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-14 |title=Sudan's army says it has killed US-sanctioned RSF Darfur commander |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudans-army-says-theyve-killed-us-sanctioned-rsf-darfur-commander-2024-06-14/ |publisher=Reuters |publication-date=2024-06-14}}</ref> |
'''Ali Yaqoub Jibril''' ({{lang-ar|علي يعقوب جبريل}}; ?- June 14, 2024) was a [[Sudanese]] military leader in the [[Rapid Support Forces]] (RSF). He was accused of leading military operations that caused significant human rights violations in Darfur. Jibril started his career as a tribal militia leader in Central Darfur, where he was accused of committing crimes against an ethnic group. Later, he joined the RSF and took command in Central Darfur.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-06-14 |title=Sudan's army says it has killed US-sanctioned RSF Darfur commander |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudans-army-says-theyve-killed-us-sanctioned-rsf-darfur-commander-2024-06-14/ |publisher=Reuters |publication-date=2024-06-14}}</ref> |
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In May 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on Ali Yaqoub Jibril and another RSF leader, Osman Mohammed Hamid, for their roles in exacerbating the conflict and increasing violence in Darfur. The sanctions include freezing their assets in the United States and banning financial transactions with them.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-05 |title=Sudan's Armed Forces deny RSF control over Central Darfur State |url=https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/sudans-armed-forces-deny-rsf-control-over-central-darfur-sta |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=Al Mayadeen English |language=en-EN}}</ref> |
In May 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on Ali Yaqoub Jibril and another RSF leader, Osman Mohammed Hamid, for their roles in exacerbating the conflict and increasing violence in Darfur. The sanctions include freezing their assets in the United States and banning financial transactions with them.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-05 |title=Sudan's Armed Forces deny RSF control over Central Darfur State |url=https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/sudans-armed-forces-deny-rsf-control-over-central-darfur-sta |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=Al Mayadeen English |language=en-EN}}</ref> |
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Jibril played a crucial role in the RSF's military operations in Darfur, gaining control over Central Darfur and expelling the Sudanese Army from the 21st Infantry Division's command. He was involved in military actions targeting El Fasher, the capital of [[North Darfur]], leading to numerous civilian casualties and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region. |
Jibril played a crucial role in the RSF's military operations in Darfur, gaining control over Central Darfur and expelling the Sudanese Army from the 21st Infantry Division's command. He was involved in military actions targeting El Fasher, the capital of [[North Darfur]], leading to numerous civilian casualties and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region. |
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On 14 June, The [[Sudanese Armed Forces]] killed Gibril.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Revision as of 14:01, 15 June 2024
Ali Yaqoub Jibril (Arabic: علي يعقوب جبريل; ?- June 14, 2024) was a Sudanese military leader in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He was accused of leading military operations that caused significant human rights violations in Darfur. Jibril started his career as a tribal militia leader in Central Darfur, where he was accused of committing crimes against an ethnic group. Later, he joined the RSF and took command in Central Darfur.[1]
In May 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on Ali Yaqoub Jibril and another RSF leader, Osman Mohammed Hamid, for their roles in exacerbating the conflict and increasing violence in Darfur. The sanctions include freezing their assets in the United States and banning financial transactions with them.[2]
Jibril played a crucial role in the RSF's military operations in Darfur, gaining control over Central Darfur and expelling the Sudanese Army from the 21st Infantry Division's command. He was involved in military actions targeting El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, leading to numerous civilian casualties and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region.
On 14 June, The Sudanese Armed Forces killed Gibril.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Sudan's army says it has killed US-sanctioned RSF Darfur commander". Reuters. 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Sudan's Armed Forces deny RSF control over Central Darfur State". Al Mayadeen English. 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2024-06-14.